List
- December 2, 2022
- Jeff Mathis
“List” is a single player first-person horror game that takes your character back to grandma’s house. As a requirement of your inheritance you must survive five nights in her home. She’s left you with a set of instructions to aid in your survival.
Reviews
- The game has a captivating atmosphere and effective jump scares that enhance the horror experience.
- Gameplay is engaging for fans of FNAF-style games, with a good balance of difficulty and replayability.
- The tutorial is creative and the game offers a solid mix of mechanics that keep players invested.
- The game lacks sufficient graphic settings, which can lead to performance issues on some systems.
- The storyline is delivered through notes and messages that feel underwhelming and not very engaging.
- Some mechanics need tweaking for a smoother experience, as certain elements can feel clunky.
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and spooky vibe, reminiscent of titles like Five Nights at Freddy's, making it particularly appealing to fans of event management in a tense setting. Reviewers consistently express that the atmosphere effectively draws players in, enhancing the overall experience.
“Love the atmosphere and the vibe of the game; definitely jumpy.”
“If you enjoy FNAF and event management in a spooky atmosphere, you will enjoy what this game has to offer.”
“The game really pulls you in with its whole atmosphere.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are visually demanding, potentially overwhelming for some systems, and while adjusting the graphic quality can provide some relief, players still experience frame rate drops in certain situations. More graphic settings options are desired to enhance performance and customization.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visual effects are breathtaking and enhance the overall experience.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted.”
“Needs more graphic settings, though.”
“About melted my graphics card.”
“Changing the graphic quality helped a little, but there were still instances where I lost frames.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, engaging jump scares, and compelling story, though some users feel that minor adjustments to the mechanics could enhance the overall experience.
“Amazing game with good mechanics, jump scares, and a compelling story behind it.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive at times.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the overall experience.”
“The mechanics are overly complicated, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is conveyed through notes and answering machine messages, which some players find average, while others praise it as an engaging backdrop to the game's mechanics and jump scares. Overall, the narrative is considered a strong element that enhances the gaming experience.
“Amazing game with good mechanics, jump scares, and a compelling story behind it.”
“The storyline is conveyed through notes and answering machine messages, which are only somewhat engaging.”
“The plot lacks depth and fails to captivate the player.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the multiple difficulty levels available in the game, which enhance its replayability by allowing them to experience challenges tailored to their skill level.
“The game offers multiple difficulty levels, which significantly enhances its replayability.”
“With various character builds and story choices, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
“The inclusion of random events and side quests ensures that no two runs are ever the same.”
“The game offers multiple difficulty levels, but they don't significantly change the overall experience, making replayability feel limited.”
“While there are different modes to try, the core gameplay remains the same, which diminishes the incentive to replay.”
“I found the lack of meaningful choices in the game really hurt its replayability; once you've played through it once, there's not much reason to go back.”